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New NASA research uncovers evidence that barely perceptible vibrations may stimulate bone growth, which would benefit astronauts on extended space missions. Reprinted from NASA 'Good Vibrations' May Prevent Bone Loss in Space New NASA research suggests bones that are slightly shaken may help astronauts
stay healthier during long spaceflights, and could be used to help people
suffering from bone loss here on Earth. Scientists funded by NASA and
its National Space Biomedical Research Institute in Houston uncovered
evidence that barely perceptible vibrations may stimulate bone growth,
which would benefit astronauts on extended space missions, the elderly
here on the ground, and other people immobilized by paralysis or bed rest.
Read a Science@NASA story about bone loss in space to better understand
the problem faced by space travelers. According to a new survey, Bioengineering is among the top three paying areas of the life sciences, earning between $75,000 to $77,000. Reprinted from Whitaker Foundation News ARLINGTON, VA - September 20, 2001 Bioengineering, bioinformatics and clinical research are among the top three paying areas of the life sciences, according to a new survey. The survey by the trade journal The Scientist and Abbott, Langer & Assoc. shows median salaries plus cash compensation for jobs in the three areas that range from $75,000 to $77,000. This is 36 percent to 40 percent higher than median pay for all of the life sciences together. For bioinformatics professionals who also hold medical degrees, median pay rises to $95,000, according to the survey of 23,933 subscribers to the journal and 29,172 registrants at the publication's web site. The survey produced 7,902 usable responses. Ranked fourth in the survey was pathology with a median income of $72,300, followed in order by drug discovery and toxicology, both at $72,000; pharmacology, $70,000; biophysics and biotechnology, both at $65,000; and veterinary science, $63,700. Read more about the survey: Low-level mechanical signals are strongly anabolic to bone, as reported in Nature. Encouraging results show that the application of extremely low level
strains to animals and humans will increase bone formation, and thus may
represent the much sought after "anabolic" stimulus in bone.
More than 15 years of research into non-invasive, non-pharmacological
intervention to control osteoporosis, was referenced in Dr. Clint Rubin's
recent paper published in the journal Nature (August 9, 2001; 412:603-604).
Dr. Rubin's studies suggest that gentle vibrations on a regular basis
will help strengthen the bones in osteoporosis sufferers and increase
bone formation. In his study, adult female sheep treated with gentle vibration
to their hind legs for 20 minutes daily showed almost 35% more bone density.
more» $155,000 Award to establish Industrial Internship Program in Biomedical Engineering STONY BROOK, NY- August 22, 2001
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Stony Brook University
(SBU) received a 3-year, $155,000 grant from the Whitaker Foundation to
establish an Industrial Internship Program for graduate students in Biomedical
Engineering. This award was submitted in partnership with the Center for
Biotechnology at SBU. The goal of the internship program is to create
internships at biomedical engineering and biotechnology companies in New
York State for graduate students seeking a master's degree in Biomedical
Engineering. more» SUNY Stony Brook Awarded $15.7 M to build STAR Center STONY BROOK, NY - May 3, 2001 Governor
George E. Pataki today announced that the State University of New York
at Stony Brook has been awarded $15.7 million to create a new Strategically
Targeted Academic Research (STAR) Center in Biomolecular Diagnostics and
Therapeutics - representing one of the largest one-time academic research
investments ever made by the State in the Long Island region. more» Resume writing workshop for graduate students in the life sciences Wednesday, Oct 24th, 2001. 5 -6:30 pm. Looking for a job in industry? Start your job search with a solid This is a must attend workshop for all graduate students in the life
Workshop is limited to 25 participants only. Please RSVP online
to reserve your place. OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc. Company Visit Click here to view pictures from visit. The Center for Biotechnology is pleased to organise a visit to OSI Pharmaceuticals on November 28, 2001. OSI is a Pharmaceutical Research and Development Organization (PRDO) that utilizes a high tech, comprehensive drug discovery and development capability to rapidly and cost effectively discover and develop novel, small molecule drug candidates for commercialization by major pharmaceutical companies. All graduate and senior undergraduate students in the life sciences are invited to take this opportunity to visit OSI's integrated, high-tech research and development capabilities - laboratory, robotics system, compound libraries and tissue culture area. Program: Transportation will be provided. All students requiring a ride to and from Uniondale will meet at 8:30 am (sharp), in front of the Administration Building. back to top |
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